St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet vs Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #317 of 1,636 | #29 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3430 of 15,697 | #388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 29% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.net | thurgolandprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 72.5).
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 79%).
- •Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 14%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet better than Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet and Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet: 202. Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet and Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet is 317th of 1,636 and Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 29th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).